This took me about 18 months to figure out. .
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I wasn’t losing so my first inclination was to restrict more and who wouldn’t agree! .
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The first line of advice from anyone is usually to cut your carbs more, or fast longer. .
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Well I did all that, I have amazing discipline and when I set my mind to something I just do it. .
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I dropped my carbs well below 20g and had my daily fasting up to 16-20 hours with at least 1 or 2, 24-48 hour fast a week. And once a month I did a 5 day water fast. .
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I thought I felt great but looking back it was way too much pressure on my adrenals and I was clenching my jaw and suffering from tension headaches.
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Not only that any weight I’d lose I would just regain once I returned to my normal Keto eating... SUPER FRUSTRATING!!
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Then one day I decided after lots of research to try the other way and stopped restricting. .
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It took some guts to do this because I was worried that I was going to gain weight. But I didn’t and something amazing happened... I lost weight, my blood ketones were higher and more stable and my headaches were gone! .
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Sometimes our answers aren’t always found in restricting more... our body’s are beautiful machines that need the right kind, AND amount of fuel to perform at its highest level... so listen in and give it what it needs! .
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Once again as I continue to heal my body’s needs have changed and it’s time to mix it up again! .
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It’s not about what to eat... I’m very clear on that... it’s back to how much to eat!
I need to figure out exactly how much food I do need these days to feel satiated, keep my hormones balanced and ensure I’m eating enough not to trigger eating frenzies later in the day because I think my needs have shrunk! .
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So I’m bringing mindfulness back to my meals to ensure that I’m not overeating because otherwise I’ll just always eat everything that’s on my plate... yes I’m one of those people! 🙋🏼‍♀️ .
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This is my leftovers from the salad I had for lunch which I’m now finishing off for dinner. .
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I’m a little bit blown away how little I did need to eat at lunch to hold me over for 4 hours... very surprised! .
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This is going to be interesting!

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Why did I go so long avoiding yoghurt on Keto!?!?! I was such a purest at the start I just shut it down but now I realize that’s crazy! .
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For me 150g fits into my carb count and my gut thanks me for it. My yoghurt of choice is the Farmers Union Greek Yoghurt... sooo good! .
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But to mix it up next week I might go the Nudie coconut yoghurt. .
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I’ve served it with organic mixed berries and my Spiced Coco-Crunch Granola... so good! .
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Ellenie’s Spiced Coco-Crunch Granola
2 cups Coconut Chips
1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds
1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 cup Flax Seeds
1/4 cup Shave Almonds
2 tbsp Chia Seeds
2 tbsp Hemp Hearts
2 tsp ground Cinnamon
1 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp Allspice
3 tbsp @melrose Coconut Oil and Ghee
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Preheat oven to 120c / 250f and line a baking tray with baking paper.
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Combine all the dry ingredients together and then stir through Coconut Oil and Ghee. .
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For a sweet treat I split the batch and added 1 tablespoon of Cacao and 1 x 90g sachet of @nuvia sweetener.
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Spread evenly on the pre-lined baking trays and cook for 25-30 minutes until golden and crunchy, turning every 10 minutes. The darker the coco-crunch, the crunchier it will be. .
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before transferring into a large glass container or jar. .
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It will keep for 2-weeks in an airtight container in the pantry and you can freeze for even longer. .
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I’m planning to serve this with some Greek yoghurt and berries or chia seed pudding! .
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Yum! .
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For this weeks’ episode of TALKING ALL THINGS KETO I’m so excited to be catching up with Kyndra from @peaceloveandlowcarb .
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Kyndra’s a best selling author, has amazing Keto recipes, meal plans and resources and I just can’t wait for her to answer my 10 questions. .
So tune in and if you can make the live we’ll be answering your questions too! .
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Talking All Things Keto 10-questions:
1. What got you started?
2. What’s your keto philosophy?
3. What’s your experience and philosophy around tracking & counting calories?
4. What’s your biggest challenge around Keto?
5. Do you have planned cheat days, Carb ups, etc?
6. What’s your experience of fasting and fat & egg fasts?
7. Where do you stand on sweeteners?
8. What do you do if you go off track or to break a plateau?
9. What’s some of your favorite NSV - Non Scale Victories?
10. What are your tips for anyone starting? .
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I’ve been building the recipe in my head for a while and I finally made it last night and it turned out soooo crunchy and delicious! .
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I had it with some Greek yoghurt and berries this morning and it’s just so nice to have that crunch for texture and spice for flavor. .
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I can’t wait to sprinkle it on to my chia seed pudding and the cacao one is so good for those moments when something a bit more decadent is required. .
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Ellenie’s Spiced Coco-Crunch
2 cups Coconut Chips
1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds
1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 cup Flax Seeds
1/4 cup Shave Almonds
2 tbsp Chia Seeds
2 tbsp Hemp Hearts
2 tsp ground Cinnamon
1 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp Allspice
3 tbsp @melrosehealth Coconut Oil and Ghee
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Preheat oven to 120c / 250f and line a baking tray with baking paper.
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Combine all the dry ingredients together and then stir through Coconut Oil and Ghee. .
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For a sweet treat I split the batch and added 1 tablespoon of Cacao and 1 x 90g sachet of @nuviaproducts sweetener.
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Spread evenly on the pre-lined baking trays and cook for 25-30 minutes until golden and crunchy, turning every 10 minutes. The darker the coco-crunch, the crunchier it will be. .
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before transferring into a large glass container or jar. .
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It will keep for 2-weeks in an airtight container in the pantry and you can freeze for even longer. .
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I’m planning to serve this with some Greek yoghurt and berries or chia seed pudding! .
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Yum! .
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#lchf#lchffood#lowcarb#lowcarbhighfat#keto#foodismedicine#nutridenseketo#nutritionalketosis#nourishingfood#glutenfree#grainfree#wheatfree#hashimotos#dairyfree#sugarfree#hashimotoswarrior#biisurvivor#guthealth#justeatrealfood#healthyfood#glutenfreelife#listentoyourbody#thelowcarbhighfatlifestyle#mindfuleating#ketogranola

Sardines on my Seeded Crackers!
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Such a quick and easy lunch. .
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Last night I just packed some crackers, sardines, cherry tomatoes, an avocado with a container to pack away the leftovers, a boiled egg from my weekly stash, radish, leftover pumpkins from last nights dinner and some fresh herbs, Jalapeños and Spring Onion! .
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The addition on the pumpkin was awesome... definitely going to add that to my cracker action again 👌🏻🍃
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Ellenie’s Seeded Crackers
1⁄3 cup almond flour
1⁄3 cup sunflower seeds
1⁄3 cup pumpkin seeds
1⁄3 cup flax seed or linseed
1⁄3 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon psyllium powder
2 tablespoon Chia Seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 tsp Fennel seeds (optional)
4 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 cup boiling water
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 150°C / 300°F.
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Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add boiling water and oil. Mix together with a wooden spoon. Let sit for 5 mins so the Chia Seeds can swell
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TIP: if you’re using solid coconut oil melt it in with the boiling water first .
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Cut the dough in half and roll 1 half and then the other, thinly out between 2-pieces of baking paper / parchment paper and remove the top layer of parchment paper, pop them on a tray and put them in the oven
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You can choose the cut them now into shape or crack them after they're cooked for a more rustic look
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Bake on lower rack for about 30-45 minutes, check every 15-mins as Seeds can heat up really quickly and burn. For an additional 15-mins leave the oven door ajar and the oven on to let them dry out on the low heat
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Turn off the oven and let them dry in the oven or on a baking wire rack
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Break into pieces and store in a container in the fridge. I line mine with baking paper
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Enjoy! 😘
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